International humanitarian law helps to allow civilians to access relief like food, clothing and medicine when conflict strikes.
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Nov 6, 2024 · The 1949 Geneva Conventions and the Additional Protocols thereto are the “cornerstone of international humanitarian law,” stressed the representative of the ...
Nov 18, 2024 · Under international humanitarian law, parties to armed conflicts must prevent disappearances ...
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Posted: Nov 18, 2024
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7 days ago · This event explores contemporary challenges to International Humanitarian Law, and how it must evolve to remain relevant and effective against new threats.
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Nov 13, 2024 · IHL is framed as an international legal framework embodying values recognized by the global community. The rules, aimed at limiting the effects of armed ...
Nov 11, 2024 · The event in Geneva will add a specific focus on the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the protection of civilians. Conflicts continue to dominate the ...
Nov 6, 2024 · As we know, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, which constitute essential instruments of international humanitarian ...
Nov 22, 2024 · International Humanitarian Law is a subset of Public International Law and consists largely of treaties, decisions from international tribunals, and additional ...
5 hours ago · International humanitarian law includes important rules to facilitate the passage of humanitarian relief such as food, clothing and medical supplies as well ...